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How long should I persist with Finacea gel 15% when it has given me red bumps on my cheeks and irritation? (photos)

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I am being treated for rosacea type 2 with oral doxycycline 100 mg daily and 15% finacea gel daily. Since starting the Finacea (have been using about 3 weeks), my rosacea has flared horribly, giving me red bumps on my cheeks, a swollen texture, flaky skin and redness. I actually decreased to only using it every other day for the past week and it just seems to be getting worse. I am tempted to discontinue use, but my doctor said it may take a few weeks to get used to the medication.

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